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Discussed in this Episode:

✅ Why use repetition

✅ How to us repetition across all ages and stages

✅ Why use routines

✅ Key routines to support engagement

✅ Why repetition and routines will save you time

✅ Quick tips and strategies to implement this week

Harness the Overlooked Strategies of Routines and Repetition!

1. Predictable (No more lost things & No more not knowing what to do)

2. Increase Independence (Helps getting started & builds confidence as know what to do when)

3. Less preparation time – Repeating tasks = Reuse same activities

4. Less working memory – Know what is required when

1. Getting Started on a Work Task  

2. What to do when Finished or Where to put Unfinished Work 

3. Lining Up 

4. Mat Time 

5. Where to sit 

6. Toilet 

7. Food & Drink 

• Set up routines: always sit in the same seat.

• Have pen/pencil attached on string to table (if they constantly want to sharpen pencil have set times in day when they can sharpen OR have a box all sharpened at the start of the day).

• Have an outline/template on table of where to put book, pencils, etc.

• Instead of going to a locker/tote box have all their books at their table (this can be in book boxes which stand up or bag on back of chair)

• Pencil case has list of what to have inside and student must check before leaving classroom (or you can use pictures cut out of catalogues on a card, covered in contact).

• Minimise number of folders/books/stationary.

• Use Diary’s, Calendars, and Notes to help remember.

• Have a Schedule of sequence of activities to be completed. This can be pictures, written word etc.

• Let the student tick off/ turn over/ put completed items in box etc.

• Break activities down into small, manageable tasks.

• Minimise organisation requirements: If your aim is for the student to sit and complete a written task have everything set up so they can get straight to work (i.e.: book already ruled up, pencil on table etc). Some students spend SO long getting organised they never get any work completed.

Harness the Overlooked Strategies of routine and repetition today!

The Ultimate Guide: page 45    >> More Info on Best Selling Book with over 500 Strategies

The Early Years: page 31     >>.  More Info on Book with where to start and what to do.

The Teacher Assistant Book: page 22 – 23.  >>  More Info on Top Tips for TAs

Check out my other Podcast on Why Schedules can Help Establish Routines:

Episode 157: How to Create Independence for students on the Autism Spectrum using 3 Key Ingredients

Discussed in this Episode:

✅ Time is the Number one Accommodation and Adjustment every classroom needs to puts in place

✅ 4 Types of Schedules 

✅ Why you need a range of Schedules

✅ Why knowing how long is so important

✅ Range of Visuals to Use

✅ Timer + Visual + Schedule = Independence